The Deadlift is a common exercise used to develop lower body strength and power across multiple sports.

A recent study has the health and fitness industry questioning whether there is an upper limit to protein intake, particularly post-workout.

The college application process can be daunting even without considering the financial stress it can cause. Knowing where to source scholarship dollars can alleviate some of this pressure and get you started on the right foot.

Let’s start by giving a better understanding of muscle adaptation. Your muscles make changes when going through exercise.

Goal setting and vision boards are an integral part of the planning and motivation athletes need to perform at their best.

ACES Nation’s Holiday Gift Guide for Athletes - 2023

In the world of sports, where milliseconds can make the difference between victory and defeat, athletes are constantly seeking ways to enhance their performance. One powerful tool that has gained popularity among elite athletes is time blocking. This strategic approach to managing time not only helps athletes optimize their training, but also contributes to their overall well-being and success.

The traditional beliefs around this topic propose that active cool-downs improve sports performance, reduce injuries, and clear lactic acid from the muscles, amongst other things. However, long-standing views are not always in line with scientific fact.

I recently recorded a podcast with my colleague debunking a lot of the information in the documentary, “The Game Changers.” As a registered dietitian, I find it’s my job to spread awareness about the importance of sports nutrition education for young athletes as they are extremely impressionable.

A sad, but prevalent observation made during my time in the college coaching world is a simple one: the coaches who took raw, talented athletes and turned them into reliable, high-level performers were not the ones who got the recognition.

I want to talk about an issue in youth training, from my perspective. Then, I want to talk about the elements that our year-long athletic development program includes and some insights as to why.

Nutrition Education from a Sports Dietitian Provides Significant Benefits for Division 1 Collegiate Athletes

On a losing streak? Consistently making big mistakes at practice or during games? Check out these 5 tips for overcoming defeat and getting your head back in the game.

As a company that interacts with youth sports coaches and families daily, here are what we feel are the problems in youth sports today and what we can do about them.

Preface: This blog is speaking mostly to high school football coaches because of the high involvement and acceptance of strength and conditioning in their programs, but any coach can and should assess their athletes.

Traveling for sport can pose many challenges, including changing the way an athlete eats. In some cases, aside from packing a cooler with snacks and small meals, fast food drive throughs may be the only option.

Looking to pack on some muscle mass? Here are some training and nutrition tips from the ACES Nation specialists to help you do just that.